Boar's Head Grill and Tavern

4.5 (2606)

$30 and under

American

1 Lincoln St, Savannah, GA 31401

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Boar's Head Grill and Tavern

4.5

$30 and under

American

Historic District - North

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2 people

Nov 7, 2026

11:30 PM

Booked 34 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

Boar’s Head Grill & Tavern is the oldest continuously operating restaurant on Savannah’s Waterfront, offering spectacular views of the Savannah River. As a cherished landmark for over 60 years, we take great pride in offering the finest locally sourced seafood, hand cut steaks, and freshest ingredients. Relax and unwind with your favorite cocktails in our one-of-a-kind tavern. Join us for lunch to try our signature soups and salads, or choose from our selection of sandwiches and coastal menu items. In the evening, we offer a refined dining experience and reservations are recommended. Freshly baked bread, hand-crafted dishes and homemade desserts are just a few reasons why this River Street staple is a favorite of locals and visitors alike.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Southern, Low Country
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(912) 651-9660
Website
http://www.boarsheadgrill.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Jordy Parfait

Location
1 Lincoln St, Savannah, GA 31401
Neighborhood
Historic District - North
Cross street
River Street & Lincoln Ramp
Parking details
We are located on the corner of North Lincoln and River Street. There is street parking on Bay Street, River Street and North Lincoln. The closest parking garage is the Bryan Street garage on Abercorn and Bryan Street.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wine

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Shrimp Cocktail$10.00
Chilled local shrimp with cocktail and pink brandy sauces
Baked Oysters Rockefeller*$14.00
Topped with spinach, hollandaise and Parmesan cheese
Barbecued Shrimp$13.00
Bacon wrapped and grilled with peach barbecue sauce. Over Jicama Cole Slaw
Chef Philip's Crabcake$12.00
Cajun Remoulade

Salads

Mixed Greens$6.00
Baby lettuces tossed with herbed buttermilk dressing
Caesar*$8.00
Our own version of the classic
Spinach Salad$9.00
Tossed with Gorgonzola cheese, grilled red onion, currants, pecans, and balsamic vinaigrette

Entrée Salads & Light Fare

Chicken Caesar*$16.00
Grilled chicken breast on Romaine lettuce, herbed croutons, fresh Romano cheese, and Caesar dressing
Spinach and Chicken Mediterranean$16.00
Grilled chicken breast on spinach, Gorgonzola cheese, grilled red onion, currants, pecans, and balsamic vinaigrette
Savannah Chicken Salad$16.00
Blackened chicken breast on mixed greens, honey mustard dressing, fried onions
Boar's Head Burger*$16.00
Half pound freshly ground chuck, grilled and served on a Kaiser bun with lettuce, tomato and onion. French fries and Boar's Head steak sauce

Seafood

Grilled Salmon Filet$27.00
With peach barbecue sauce and cheddar cheese grits
Low Country Bouillabaisse$28.00
Fish, shrimp, and Sapelo Island littleneck clams simmered in a tomato, saffron broth. Rice pilaf
Sautéed Tilapia "Francaise"$24.00
With lemon, caper, butter sauce. Basmati Rice Medley
Stuffed Shrimp$28.00
Baked with seasoned crabmeat. Served over angel hair pasta with lemon butter and asparagus
Low Country Shrimp and Grits$26.00
Shrimp and Andouille sausage sautéed with sweet red peppers in a Cajun spice butter. Creamy cheddar cheese grits
Fried Shrimp$24.00
Shrimp, cornmeal battered, lightly fried. Cajun tartar sauce. Baked Potato

Steaks, Chops & Chicken

Filet Mignon*
The most tender cut, basted and grilled to perfection. Baked Potato
- 6oz$39.00
Ribeye*
Well marbled and full of flavor. Baked Potato
- 12oz$39.00
Pork Chop*
Savannah River Farms Pork Chop with fresh peach chutney and sweet potato mash
- 12oz$26.00
Steak & Crabcake*$51.00
6oz Fillet served with Chef Philip's crabcake. Baked Potato
Breast of Chicken Picatta$23.00
Boneless breast of chicken sautéed with mushrooms and capers in lemon butter. Served over Angel Hair Pasta
Steak & Barbecued Shrimp*$51.00
6oz Filet served with shrimp wrapped with country bacon & grilled with peach barbecue sauce. Baked Potato

Reviews

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4.5

(2606)

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Coastal Georgia
American
Savannah
American

Review summary

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Boar's Head Grill and Tavern offers "absolutely delicious" meals with standout dishes like shrimp and grits and catfish etouffee. Guests enjoy the "great atmosphere" and "friendly, attentive service," with some noting picturesque river views. It's praised as a historic gem on River Street, providing a "fun place" for locals and tourists alike.

2,606 Reviews

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john
Massachusetts3 reviews
2.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food quality was very disappointing. The server did a nice job and the ambiance is good but nothing about this place would make we want to return.
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jackie Gold
Washington DC7 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Chris was a wonderful server and made the evening enjoyable!
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Michelle
Tallahassee7 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 31, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious chicken piccata! Our server was excellent, good recommendations and prompt service!
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Katie Gold
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on October 31, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely step back in time, great bar and superb food.
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Pennie
Unspecified2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 29, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First visit and it was excellent - food, drinks and server. We got a table with a river view which enhanced the atmosphere.
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Sonya
Phoenix2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 27, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was absolutely delicious! Special: Catfish Etouffee was unbelievable with wonderful spices. Grilled salmon with whipped cheese grits was so delicious! The service was impeccable! Highly recommend!
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Peter
South Carolina4 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 27, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The Entree came out before our appetizers were completed, which negatively impacted our experience
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Jody Gold
Coastal Georgia1 review
4.0
Dined on October 25, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
My Filet was absolutely amazing. I don't give that compliment often. I highly recommend it.
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Leah
Coastal Georgia5 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 24, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We made a reservation and was seated right away. The table was small but had no candle,salt and pepper on it and had a fake plant handing off the all that was in the way. Mind you I’m 5’3”, so yeah kinda low for a spot to decorate. It took the server quite awhile to come over and she wasn’t the most pleasant. We ordered without knowing specials meanwhile the servers near by are making recommendations, specials etc. we get our food and it was just mid…nothing really hot just warm. It took a long time to get food as well. Had to ask for salt and pepper and the server literally goes to the next table and asks for theirs. Like fr. Not a place I’d return to or expect to have to make a reservation
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Thomas Gold
South Carolina5 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 24, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Overall good, drinks were slow from the bar, salad was sub par, it overall good experience. Priced out high compared to overall experience.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Southern, Low Country
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(912) 651-9660
Website
http://www.boarsheadgrill.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Jordy Parfait

Location
1 Lincoln St, Savannah, GA 31401
Neighborhood
Historic District - North
Cross street
River Street & Lincoln Ramp
Parking details
We are located on the corner of North Lincoln and River Street. There is street parking on Bay Street, River Street and North Lincoln. The closest parking garage is the Bryan Street garage on Abercorn and Bryan Street.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wine

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FAQs

Guests frequently describe portions as generous and shareable, several reviews note large servings and mention dishes like the fried green tomatoes, barbecued shrimp and shrimp & grits as sizable enough to share.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished clothing; many guests dress up a touch for anniversaries and special evenings.

Boar's Head Grill & Tavern feels like a warm, historic riverside tavern, exposed-brick rooms, an open kitchen, and window tables with Savannah River views create a cozy, classic atmosphere.

Yes, Boar's Head is well suited to a special evening: the restaurant offers a refined dinner service with river-view seating, and several guests describe memorable anniversary visits and gracious hospitality.

Yes, families dine here comfortably: guests report bringing toddlers and young children, and servers are praised for thoughtful, child-friendly service like bringing kids' food promptly and keeping items out of reach.

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Boar's Head Grill and Tavern

4.5

$30 and under

American

Historic District - North

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2 people

Nov 7, 2026

11:30 PM

Booked 34 times today

Boar's Head Grill and Tavern

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Boar's Head Grill and Tavern

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Soups

Famous Savannah "She Crab Soup"

Blackeyed Pea & Ham Soup

Appetizers

Shrimp Cocktail$10.00

Baked Oysters Rockefeller*$14.00

Barbecued Shrimp$13.00

Chef Philip's Crabcake$12.00

Salads

Mixed Greens$6.00

Caesar*$8.00

Spinach Salad$9.00

Entrée Salads & Light Fare

Chicken Caesar*$16.00

Spinach and Chicken Mediterranean$16.00

Savannah Chicken Salad$16.00

Boar's Head Burger*$16.00

Seafood

Grilled Salmon Filet$27.00

Low Country Bouillabaisse$28.00

Sautéed Tilapia "Francaise"$24.00

Stuffed Shrimp$28.00

Low Country Shrimp and Grits$26.00

Fried Shrimp$24.00

Steaks, Chops & Chicken

Filet Mignon*

Ribeye*

Pork Chop*

Steak & Crabcake*$51.00

Breast of Chicken Picatta$23.00

Steak & Barbecued Shrimp*$51.00

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